What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Chullora?

The median apartment in Chullora is $520,000. Including stamp duty ($17,930), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $44,048, or $3,671/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Chullora?

The median house in Chullora is $785,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($29,855), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $56,653.

What is the vacancy rate in Chullora?

Chullora currently has a vacancy rate of 2.8%. Properties average 42 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Chullora

2190 NSW · 20km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Chullora is a predominantly industrial suburb located 20km west of Sydney CBD in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. The suburb features a unique mix of residential and industrial zoning, with significant freight rail infrastructure and manufacturing facilities alongside established residential pockets. The area is well-connected via Chullora railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line and has easy access to major arterials including the M4 Western Motorway and A3 Hume Highway. The community is highly multicultural with significant Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese populations, though local amenities are limited with residents typically traveling to nearby Bankstown for shopping and services. The housing stock predominantly consists of older homes from the 1960s-1980s, with limited new residential development due to industrial zoning constraints. Property values are influenced by the industrial character but benefit from excellent transport connectivity and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb offers affordable housing options within reasonable commuting distance of Sydney CBD, making it attractive to working families and investors seeking industrial-adjacent residential properties.

Excellent transport connectivity with rail and highway accessAffordable housing compared to inner Sydney suburbsStrong multicultural community with diverse cultural amenitiesProximity to major employment and industrial hubsEstablished infrastructure with freight rail connectivity

Market Snapshot

Median House

$785K

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$520K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$680K

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$3,671/mo

Purchase Price

$520,000

Stamp Duty

$17,930

1st Year Total

$44,048

House

$4,721/mo

Purchase Price

$785,000

Stamp Duty

$29,855

1st Year Total

$56,653

Townhouse

$4,280/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$51,356

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